Exercise 1: Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the words in parentheses

1.     I couldn't do the test although it waseasy.

® Despite ..........................................................................................................................................

2.     Although he is an excellent doctor, he can't cure lungcancer.

® In spite of ......................................................................................................................................

3.     Although my friend doesn't have enough money, she wants to buy that newcar.

® In spite of ......................................................................................................................................

4.     Despite not speaking English well, Mai decided to live inLondon.

® Although .......................................................................................................................................

5.     Everybody has a great regard for her despite herpoverty.

® Although .......................................................................................................................................

6.     In spite of the cold weather, we all woreshorts.

® Even though ..................................................................................................................................

7.     In spite of her beauty and intelligence, nobody likesher.

® Even though ..................................................................................................................................

8.     In spite of her broken leg, she managed to get out of thecar.

® Even though ..................................................................................................................................

9.     Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in thiscity.

® Though ..........................................................................................................................................

10.     In spite of playing well, our team lost thegame.

® Although .......................................................................................................................................

11.  Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.

=>    In spite of.................................................................................................................

12. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.

=>Despite .................................................................................................................................................................

13. She wasn’t wearing the coat althoughit was quite cold.

=>In spite of ............................................................................................................................................................

14. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much.

=>Despite .................................................................................................................................................................

15. AlthoughI didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.

=>In spite of ............................................................................................................................................................

16. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.

=>Despite .................................................................................................................................................................

17. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.

=>Though ..................................................................................................................................................................

18. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.

=>Although ..............................................................................................................................................................

19. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.

=>Even though .......................................................................................................................................................

20. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.

=>Though ..................................................................................................................................................................